Singapore has various laws for different countries, and hence the rules and regulations for online visa applications too differ a lot. But don’t worry, this article would ensure that you have a hassle-free process regarding the online visa for Singapore.
Online Visa for Singapore - Eligbility
AL1 countries for Online Visa for Singapore
- India
- People's Republic of China
- Holders of Hong Kong Document of Identity
- Holders of Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit
- Georgia
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- Commonwealth of Independent States (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan)
- Democratic People's Republic of Korea
AL2 countries for Online Visa for Singapore
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Bangladesh
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kosovo
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mali
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tunisia
- Yemen
- Holders of Palestinian Authority Passport
- Holders of Temporary Passport issued by the United Arab Emirates
- Holders of the Refugee Travel Document issued by Middle-East countries
Documents Required for Application of an Online Visa for Singapore
Documents required for AL1 countries
- Appropriately filled visa application form 14A and also signed by yourself. You can get the way at this link www.ica.gov.sg
- A valid passport containing at least six months validity on the date of entry in Singapore
- Two bright passports sized photographs which have been taken before three months
- The Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) for Visa Application (LOI) could also be required. You can get the form at this link www.ica.gov.sg
- The local address or the local contact in Singapore must either be a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident who must be at least 21 years old. Also, for a business-related entry visa, the local contact must be acting on behalf of the Singapore-registered business entity.
Documents required for AL2 countries
- Appropriately filled visa application form 14A and also signed by yourself. You can get the way at this link www.ica.gov.sg
- A valid passport containing at least six months validity on the date of entry in Singapore
- Two passports sized photographs which have been taken before three months
- The Letter of Introduction (Form V39A) for Visa Application (LOI) could also be required. You can get the form at this link www.ica.gov.sg. Local contact in Singapore can also issue this form.
- The local address or the local contact in Singapore must either be a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident who must be at least 21 years old with a SingPass/CorpPass account. Also, for a business-related entry visa, the local contact must be acting on behalf of the Singapore-registered business entity.
How to Apply for Online Visa to Singapore
The complete procedure requires the following steps
- Visit any of the above mentioned authorised websites for online visa application to Singapore
- Fill all the necessary credentials in the 14A form. Also, fill the V39A form from the links mentioned above.
- After, filling all necessary credentials, enter your valid e-mail id as this would be required for verification. Also, your visa application pdf would be sent to this e-mail id.
- Proceed to payment with a Master/Visa Credit or Debit card or even with a PayPal account.
The fees required for the online application is around USD 20 - USD 30, including an added service fee of USD 5. Also, note that the charges are not refundable even if you wish to withdraw your application or even if your application has been rejected.
Charges: USD 20 - USD 30 (USD 5 - Service Charge)
Duration of Stay - 30 days
Online Visa for Singapore - Check Application Status
- Visit the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website at www.ica.gov.sg
- At ICA homepage, scroll down to section Frequently Accessed eServices and click on Visa(SAVE)
- Scroll down and click Status Enquiry
- Enter your application reference number (which you have received on your e-mail while you have applied at any authorised website) and the travel document number
- If your application is approved, click on proceed to get a print out of your e-Visa. Alternatively, the application status could also be checked at the authorised websites at which you have applied. Also once approved, your e-Visa would be sent to your e-mail as a pdf.
Cancellation or Withdrawal of e-Visa
We hope that this article has removed all complexities regarding the process for an online visa for Singapore. Hope your journey to this beautiful place be full of adventures and joyous moments.